Renaissance Terrace
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Knoxville, TN
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Renaissance Terrace

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Knoxville, TN
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Renaissance Terrace accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Renaissance Terrace

Renaissance Terrace is a senior living provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, that offers residents Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. It is a high-quality facility and a very affordable option for the community’s seniors. 

The care facility has 24 furnished rooms on two floors, each with a private bath. Two rooms are slightly larger to accommodate couples. This assisted living facility has offered care for older people at an affordable rate since 2008. 

(865) 544-1710

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 67.3% Below TN avg. ▼ 67.3% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 65.8% Below TN avg. ▼ 65.8% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 18.4% Below TN avg. ▼ 18.4% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 46.4% Below TN avg. ▼ 46.4% Below TN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Tennessee state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 163rd out of 172 homes in Tennessee. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 49m per day
Rank #163 / 172Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 172 homes in Tennessee. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 172 Tennessee SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Tennessee avg (3h 40m per day)
vs Tennessee avg
-23%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +38% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 43m per day ▲ 16% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 23m per day ▼ 65% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 40m per day ▼ 22% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 39m per day ▼ 21% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▼ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 33m per day ▲ 38% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Types of Care at Renaissance Terrace

Assisted Living Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
462 days
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #341 / 427Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 341st out of 427 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
55 years in operation Rank #1 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 385 homes in Tennessee. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #26 / 554Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 554 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
29%
Rank #298 / 302Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 298th out of 302 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 302. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
15 / 50
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
StatusFacility Closed
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2009
ExpirationApril 1, 2023
License Number00000277
CMS Certification Number445223

Ownership & Operating Entity

Renaissance Terrace is legally operated by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service,, and administrated by Katelyn Bray.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactTim Howell, CEO

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 4

Tennessee average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2023

Total health citations
27 Rank #157 / 176Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 176 TN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Tennessee average 15.4

Citations per inspection
6.75 Rank #154 / 176Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 176 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Tennessee average 4.39


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 17 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical health citations
1
9% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.1


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.6

1 critical citation Tennessee average: 1.1

0 serious citations Tennessee average: 0.6

26 moderate citations Tennessee average: 13.7

0 minor citations Tennessee average: 0.1
Citations history (last 8 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 20, 2023
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Sep 20, 2023
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Sep 20, 2023
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 20, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 52
Employees 50
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.30:1
26% worse than Tennessee average
Tennessee average ratio: 1.75:1 Tennessee average ratio: 1.75:1See full Tennessee ranking
Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Tennessee average
Tennessee average: 8.3 hours Tennessee average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Tennessee ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,312

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 4 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 24 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

45 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Physician Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant240248,27892100%8.9
Registered Nurse8081,51592100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse4041,1518390%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1016425459%11.9
Dietitian1014875863%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant3034776368%6.1
Dental Services Staff1014675964%7.9
Administrator2024485661%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013564448%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1012283538%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021173437%3.4
Speech Language Pathologist101861516%5.7
Physician Assistant011301415%2.2
Physical Therapy Aide1011633%5.4
Medical Director011151011%1.5
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 90%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 59%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
2 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 48%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 38%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 37%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 16%
1 Physician Assistant
% of Days 15%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 11%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K Rank #125 / 177Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 177 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Tennessee average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 177 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
89% lower than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: $86K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Tennessee average $86K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.0
43% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.2
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Tennessee avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.4%
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.7%
32% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.5%
20% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
23% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 18.8%
246% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
69% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.4%
17% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
81% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.3%
32% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.9%
9% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 47.2%
41% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.2%
5% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 40
Medicaid
38
95% of residents
Private pay or other
2
5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.8M
Operating loss
-$143.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.8M Rank #169 / 176Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$143.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #167 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.2M
45.2% of revenue Rank #87 / 176Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 176 homes in Tennessee. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Tennessee average. Well-run Tennessee SNFs typically land around 50–60% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
Total costs $4.9M

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 24

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to Renaissance Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.57 miles to nearest hospital (River Valley Health)

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Renaissance Terrace is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Renaissance Terrace

What neighborhood is Renaissance Terrace in?

Renaissance Terrace is in the Fourth & Gill neighborhood of Knoxville.

Who is the owner of Renaissance Terrace?

The legal owner and operator of Renaissance Terrace is Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service,.

Is Renaissance Terrace in a walkable area?

Renaissance Terrace has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Renaissance Terrace?

According to TN state health department records, Renaissance Terrace's license number is 00000277.

When does Renaissance Terrace's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Renaissance Terrace's license expires on April 1, 2023.

What is the occupancy rate at Renaissance Terrace?

Renaissance Terrace's occupancy is 29%.

Who is the administrator of Renaissance Terrace?

Katelyn Bray is the administrator of Renaissance Terrace.

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